New Rulings at the court of Elizabeth

My lady Parr, be not afraid of Sir Nicholas. He doth wish no harm to the Royal household... that I know of.

*wonders briefly if present changes in his life mean that his loyalty may soon be lost, but tries to banish such distressing thoughts in the company of others*

His way of being is not his choice and he - to my knowledge - still retains the soul of a good man. I find that others in my company without a curse such as his do tend to cause wilfull damage without just cause. He chooses but to live while others claim lives for the sake of their own greed.

You have a good heart and a quick mind my Lady Parr. Think this over and reach your own conclusions.

Though few things would please me more than to have you close Sir Nicholas, I fear that certain changes are now inevitable.

I must speak alone with you, and also with you Marie to endeavor to make sure that a smooth and safe transition may be made when Marie is free again to take another husband.

*turns and leaves the room to return to her private chambers*

Elizabeth shall not wish it. She loves thee far too much, and I would strangle her if she did! *smiles as if that's a totally normal thing to say in front of one's cousin*.

*takes on a grave look, follows Elizabeths retreat with a worried expression*

*turns to Marie*
Present husband? You told me you were free, that the marrage was null and void

It is! Anything she tells you to the contrary is a shameless lie! Believe me, I trusted you, now you must trust me!

*sighs, not liking beging caught between his dear friend and the woman he loves*


I shall trust you my Darling, unless you give me a reason to do otherwise.

Yes, Nicky. By the way, *leans in close, and whispers in your ear, while licking it* call me Rie-rie.

*raises a brow* Rie-rie?

Is it appropriate for me to call you thus in the presence of court?

*whispers* or shall we reserve that for more private chambers

You can call me whatever you want, whenever you want. Just call me.

*Charming smile*

I shall call you always

Goodie. And remember, you are His Grace the Duke of Albany. You should rub it in thine brothers face.

*smiles* I have no desire to rub anything in face. He hath been punished enough and will answer to God for his sins.

It is not in my nature to seek revenge

Marie, dearest Marie.
I was not spying, I know all.
The water tells me, you see.
I can sense other auras, I suppose Sir Nicholas can to.
*smiles and looks to the ground*

*smiles at Lady Woodville*

You are no spy this I know. I think we understand each other quite well.

*holds out her hand so you may kiss it*
Perfectly understood my Lorde. *smiles*

*Accepts the hand and kisses it gently*
*lingers a moment before realizeing himself and releaseing it*

*raises Nicholas up, smiling still*

*returns her smile*

*though he feels filled with the cold of death vision of her, her aura washes him in warmth and light*

*tenses up for a moment before releasing her inhibitions and lulls back into her own radiance*
My Lord, if I am not mistaken.
Something happened,
*whispers* something magic happened.

Indeed I felt it to *smiles*

It seems that your radience can warm even the cold of death

*smiles*
Then it appears I have done at least something right today.

*smiles*

Indeed you have, I should think you have done more than one good deed today

Perhaps, but we're all a little 'wicked' *coy smile*

indeed *laughs* some of us more than others

*looks around for Henry Tudor*